Lengel, Queenie, And Sammy's Three Types Of Values

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The values expressed by these characters, Lengel, Queenie, and Sammy, can be classified into three types of values. Values are standards that are used to evaluate or judge actions, situations, people. Values can be categorized into aesthetic, personal and moral. Lengel expressed moral and aesthetic, for example, his ability to discern and walk to the girls, shows his assessment and appreciation for beauty. Noticing what the girls wore brought questions about his morality which address the girls' modesty. Queenies values consist of moral, personal and aesthetic values, i.e., Freedom, superiority, beauty, sexuality. Quoting the dialogue between legal and Queenie is a perfect example of their difference in values. Lengel said, "We want you

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